DEVTHON 2026 · TELANGANA
Hackathon in Hyderabad 2026
Hyderabad — India's fastest-growing deep-tech and startup capital, home to HITEC City, T-Hub, and hundreds of engineering colleges. DEVTHON 2026, organized by DevUp Ecosystem, brings a national innovation hackathon to students, developers, designers, and startups from Hyderabad — with 36 innovation domains, prizes, internships, placements, and startup incubation.
Why Hyderabad students should join DEVTHON 2026
Hyderabad has one of India's strongest pools of engineering and design talent, yet high-quality innovation hackathons that lead to real outcomes — internships, placements, funding, and incubation — remain rare. DEVTHON was built to close that gap. As a national hackathon, it welcomes teams from Hyderabad and all of Telangana, combining a 36-hour build sprint with a full innovation ecosystem behind it.
Whether you are a first-year student writing your first line of code, a final-year engineer preparing for placements, or an early founder validating an idea, DEVTHON gives you a stage, mentors, and a direct line to recruiters and investors.
36 innovation domains open to Hyderabad participants
Compete in the track that matches your passion — Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Generative AI, Cybersecurity, Blockchain & Web3, Cloud & DevOps, Web and Mobile Development, IoT, Robotics, Drone Technology, HealthTech, FinTech, EdTech, AgriTech, ClimateTech, SpaceTech, AR/VR, Quantum Computing, Smart Cities, and many more.
Colleges and universities in Hyderabad we welcome
- Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology (VJIT)
- IIT Hyderabad
- IIIT Hyderabad
- Osmania University
- JNTU Hyderabad
- CBIT
- VNR VJIET
- CVR College of Engineering
- Vasavi College of Engineering
- BITS Pilani Hyderabad
Not listed? Every college in Telangana is welcome. Lead your campus through our Campus Ambassador program.
Frequently asked questions — Hackathon in Hyderabad
Is there a hackathon in Hyderabad in 2026?
Yes. DEVTHON 2026 is a national innovation hackathon open to students, developers, designers, and startups from Hyderabad, Telangana and across India. It is organized by DevUp Ecosystem and offers both on-ground participation at its Hyderabad venue and online participation for teams from Hyderabad.
Which is the best hackathon for students in Hyderabad?
DEVTHON is one of the most ambitious student hackathons available to participants from Hyderabad. Beyond a 36-hour build sprint across 36 innovation domains, it adds startup incubation, paid internship and placement opportunities, and direct mentorship from industry leaders — going far beyond a traditional coding competition.
How can students from Hyderabad register for DEVTHON?
Registration is free and open online. Visit the DEVTHON hackathons page, choose your innovation track, and register your team of up to 4 members. Teams from Hyderabad can participate online, and finalists are invited to the on-ground grand finale.
What can participants from Hyderabad win at DEVTHON?
DEVTHON offers a growing prize pool, paid internships with monthly stipends, startup incubation support, and networking with recruiters and investors — a strong opportunity for engineering students and early founders from Hyderabad and Telangana.
Which colleges in Hyderabad can take part?
Students from every engineering college and university in Hyderabad are welcome, including Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology (VJIT), IIT Hyderabad, IIIT Hyderabad, and many more across Telangana. DEVTHON also runs a Campus Ambassador program for students who want to lead participation from their college.